St. Louis Lambert International Airport is a large airport serving St Louis, United States. Its IATA code is STL and its ICAO code is KSTL. The airport lies at an elevation of 618 ft (188 m) above sea level. It has 4 runway(s); the longest is 12R/30L, 11,020 ft (3,359 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- STL
- ICAO code
- KSTL
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 618 ft (188 m)
- Coordinates
- 38.7487, -90.3700
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,603 ft · 2,317 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 11/29 | 9,000 ft · 2,743 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 12L/30R | 9,013 ft · 2,747 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 12R/30L | 11,020 ft · 3,359 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to St. Louis Lambert International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BLV Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport | Belleville, United States | 52 km · 32 mi |
| SPI Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport | Springfield, United States | 136 km · 85 mi |
| UIN Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field | Quincy, United States | 151 km · 94 mi |
| COU Columbia Regional Airport | Columbia, United States | 161 km · 100 mi |
| MWA Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois | Marion, United States | 162 km · 101 mi |
| DEC Decatur Airport | Decatur, United States | 177 km · 110 mi |
| CGI Cape Girardeau Regional Airport | Cape Girardeau, United States | 183 km · 114 mi |
| TBN Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field | Fort Leonard Wood, United States | 191 km · 119 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from STL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 779 | 484 | 421 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,433 | 890 | 774 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,305 | 1,432 | 1,245 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,557 | 1,589 | 1,381 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,742 | 4,189 | 3,640 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,060 | 4,387 | 3,812 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,373 | 4,581 | 3,981 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,287 | 5,150 | 4,475 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,191 | 5,711 | 4,963 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,279 | 6,387 | 5,550 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,831 | 6,730 | 5,848 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,056 | 7,491 | 6,510 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,419 | 7,717 | 6,706 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,196 | 8,821 | 7,665 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,581 | 9,060 | 7,873 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,320 | 9,520 | 8,272 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | ST LOUIS APP | 120.050 |
| APP | SOUTH/WEST SECONDARY | 121.025 |
| APP | SAINT LOUIS APPROACH SECONDARY | 123.700 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 125.025 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 119.500 |
| DEP | ST LOUIS DEP N/E | 119.150 |
| DEP | ST LOUIS DEP S/W | 128.100 |
| GND | RWAY 11-29 | 118.925 |
| GND | SAINT LOUIS GROUND OUTBOUND | 121.650 |
| GND | SAINT LOUIS GROUND INBOUND | 121.900 |
| OPS | ANG OPS | 29.790 |
| RDO | ST LOUIS RDO | 122.050 |
| TWR | RWAY 12R-30L | 118.500 |
| TWR | RWAY 12L-30R | 120.050 |
| TWR | RWY 06 AND 11-29 | 132.475 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of St. Louis Lambert International Airport?
The IATA code of St. Louis Lambert International Airport is STL and its ICAO code is KSTL.
Where is St. Louis Lambert International Airport located?
St. Louis Lambert International Airport is in St Louis, Missouri, United States, at 38.7487, -90.3700.
What time zone is St. Louis Lambert International Airport in?
St. Louis Lambert International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at St. Louis Lambert International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12R/30L, 11,020 ft (3,359 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV), about 52 km (32 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.